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Article Dans Une Revue American Journal of Physics Année : 2024

A basic introduction to ultrastable optical cavities for laser stabilization

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We give a simple introduction to the properties and use of ultrastable optical cavities, which are increasingly common in atomic and molecular physics laboratories for stabilizing the frequency of lasers to linewidths at the kHz level or below. Although the physics of Fabry-Perot interferometers is part of standard optics curricula, the specificities of ultrastable optical cavities, such as their high finesse, fixed length, and the need to operate under vacuum, can make their use appear relatively challenging to newcomers. Our aim in this work is to bridge the gap between generic knowledge about Fabry-Perot resonators and the specialized literature about ultrastable cavities. The intended audience includes students setting up an ultrastable cavity in a research laboratory for the first time and instructors designing advanced laboratory courses on optics and laser stabilization techniques.
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hal-04360940 , version 1 (22-12-2023)

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Jamie A. Boyd, Thierry Lahaye. A basic introduction to ultrastable optical cavities for laser stabilization. American Journal of Physics, 2024, 92, pp.50 - 58. ⟨10.1119/5.0161369⟩. ⟨hal-04360940⟩
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